Want to sample some of the skincare you’re curious about? Sampling is a good way to familiarize yourself with texture, absorption and overall feel of a product. In this article, some of the most popular samples requested by beautytap clients and why the sample program is such a boon to beauty retail. [Read more]

So excited to see Epicuren on the platform. One of my first skin care loves, it’s the first brand I worked with when starting as Esthetician. Epicuren is 90% natural and almost entirely fragrance-free (fragrance is one of the most toxic ingredients in cosmetics). Epicuren is VERY results-driven – the Hot Peel is one of my first obsessions and one of the products that clients would see amazing results from after a facial. They’re eco-conscious and 100% cruelty free with a commitment to lowering their carbon footprint. Read more about this amazing line below. [Read more]

Meet CHOBS, the Eco-Friendly, Organic K-Beauty Brand That Will Soothe Your Skin & Soul Alike – and the Beautytap brand of the week!

“Whamisa has been making waves in Europe thanks to its certified organic status and lush skincare textures. So what makes this organic K-beauty brand so special? And which 5 Whamisa products are absolute must-haves for lovers of natural, cruelty-free skincare?” Read on skincare lovers to find out the 5 must-haves from our brand of the week…

One of the secrets to seriously supple skin is regular exercise. Exercise increases blood flow, which can help t deliver oxygen and nutrients to the skin which keeps the skin healthy, promotes collagen production, and promotes new skin cells. It’s a must in your #glowup routine and talk about bang for your buck, it’s probably one the most inexpensive things that offers instant results in your anti-aging arsenal.
One of my favorite studios in L.A. is Sweat Pilates – ‘not your mama’s Pilates’ – this class delivers exactly what the name says, pore-purging sweat. And they’ve just started offering live streams of their classes. Check them out here by clicking the link below, selectin…[Read more]

I was today years-old when I found out there’s a Touch Up My Appearance option in Zoom. Zoom meetings are going to be our reality for awhile so you can probably do what you wanna do from the waist down but if you want to look your best waist up, Amanda Fletcher has great tips on how to do just that (including that Touch Up my appearance goody). Check out her article here:

I fell in love with J Beauty in my early twenties. My first must-have product was the Shu Uemura mechanical brow pencil (sadly discontinued), then I had the privilege of getting products from Kevyn Aucoin\’s limited edition line Inoui (only sold in Japan). Two trips to Japan sealed the deal, with amazing skin care and makeup literally everywhere. Check out this beautytap article for some of the current must-haves for your glow-up goals: Top J-Beauty Products You Need Right Now

Healthy skin starts from the inside out. While topical products can provide nutrients and hydration to thirsty our largest organ, a wholistic approach to healthy skin (and a healthy body) is where you’ll really see the results you crave: clearer, smoother skin that is more supple and glowy – skin that makes say, what are you doing, and how can I can get it? Karachi Opara breaks down how to feed skin from within in the linked article. Now get glowing! [Read more]

When you exfoliate, do you include your lips? Using a lip scrub once a week has amazing benefits that you’ll notice immediately. Dead skin cells and impurities are scrubbed away. leaving the lips more soft and smooth and this also creates a canvas for lip balm to penetrate more easily and lipstick to be applied more evenly with added staying power and less cracking and flaking. As an added bonus, the act of scrubbing increases circulation, nourishing the lips and making them look more plump, healthy and youthful. Aside from sunscreen, this is the top anti-aging goodness your lips will thank you for. Follow these steps 1x weekly: Apply the lip scrub on the lips.
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